Homework Help Lead Tutors

Homework Help Lead Tutors

Hennepin County Library (HCL) is seeking several Homework Help Lead Tutors who are passionate about serving youth and families. These Lead Tutors will manage the delivery of the K-12 Homework Help after school tutoring program. These positions are also responsible for providing academic and social support to students, overseeing the day-to-day program activities, managing the program space and routines, and supporting volunteer tutors.

HCL Homework Help is a drop-in tutoring program for youths in grades K-12 to work with adult staff and volunteers on their homework assignments in a free, safe, and welcoming space after school. The focus of this program is to provide students with one-on-one and small group support in understanding and completing the learning tasks they have been assigned by their teachers at school.

Most students who come to HCL after school academic support programs are recent immigrants and may be likely to encounter cultural or language barriers as they build their academic skills. Pay starts at $23.00/hour. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. Find us here at upcoming career fairs!

Location and hours: These positions will be located at several different locations. Lead tutors work approximately 8 - 12 hours per week during the afternoons and evenings throughout the school year. A list of library locations can be found here:

• Brooklyn Park Library: Wednesday and Thursday 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Eden Prairie Library: Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Hopkins Library: Monday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

About these position types: These are limited duration (temporary) part time, non-benefit earning positions expected to last up to two years, with the possibility of extension. These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist III. In these positions, you will:

• Direct the daily operation of the after school tutoring program for K-12 students or the reading support program for K-5 students.
• Establish and communicate program routines and norms with students, volunteers, and families.
• Provide orientation, coaching, and training to volunteer tutors.
• Learn about the Let's Read literacy support program and assist Let's Read program volunteers, caregivers, and students during Let's Read Lead Tutor absences.
• Support library community engagement and outreach for the HCL after school academic support programs.
• Collect and report program data such as monthly attendance, reading assessments, participant surveys, and family engagement activities.
• Become familiar with and promote library resources for supporting student academic success to students, families, and volunteers.
• Participate in required meetings and training sessions.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two years or more of office clerical experience.
  • 18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
  • One year of office clerical experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Training Program.
  • An approved combination of post high school education and office clerical experience to equal at least two years.

Nice to have:

• Experience: Working or volunteering for Hennepin County. Leading a youth program or working with youth in a volunteer setting. Tutoring youth in subjects such as math, language arts, and science. Working with Hennepin County programs.
• Ability to work with multiple audiences, including children, families, volunteers, and staff members with cultural backgrounds other than your own.
• Familiarity with best practices in tutoring and academic skill building.
• Strong knowledge in literacy and mathematical concepts, and familiarity with best practices in tutoring or academic skill building practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email.

Candidates with fluency in Somali and Spanish in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.

About the department: Our mission is to inspire, facilitate and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities. We believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly.

About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.